# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1367&period=all&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1368 --- ## [Mandatory corporate profit sharing: Why would it not work (or work well anyway)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mandatory-corporate-profit-sharing-why-would-it-not-work-or-work-well-anyway/831974)
**Author:** [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mandatory-corporate-profit-sharing-why-would-it-not-work-or-work-well-anyway/831974 "2019-05-02T05:02:14Z")
Just to be clear, I’m totally brainstorming on this and not seriously advocating that this idea be taken seriously as a policy proposal – not yet anyway. But it has crossed my mind: what would happen if, in a country tha… --- ## [Time for more pathetic Facebook angst](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-more-pathetic-facebook-angst/656821)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2013, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-more-pathetic-facebook-angst/656821 "2013-04-30T17:33:41Z")
On Facebook just now, noticed someone I have an outstanding “friend” request “liked” a status. Curiousity piqued (and a little masochistic), I checked her profile. Current profile pic is with her fiance (she’s someone I … --- ## [RO-Woman with baby aboard flies plane drunk, crashes into puppies and kittens!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ro-woman-with-baby-aboard-flies-plane-drunk-crashes-into-puppies-and-kittens/505781)
**Author:** [@Fenris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fenris)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2009, 6:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ro-woman-with-baby-aboard-flies-plane-drunk-crashes-into-puppies-and-kittens/505781 "2009-08-14T06:35:59Z")
Oh! Mhi! GHOD!!! This is the very, VERY worstest thing EVHER!!! I just read that there was this one woman! She was flying a plane! And she was drunk! And high! On CRACK!!! And she had a baby strapped in and it wasn’t… --- ## [Pro-Obama Dems: No more Clinton-bashing, please!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pro-obama-dems-no-more-clinton-bashing-please/440776)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2008, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pro-obama-dems-no-more-clinton-bashing-please/440776 "2008-03-14T00:58:38Z")
I voted for Obama myself in the primary (the Florida primary, HA! :frowning: ), but face facts: It’s still entirely possible, at this point, that she might be the nominee. You should say nothing in the primaries that … --- ## [Finish the "Star Trek" story: Discussion/control thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finish-the-star-trek-story-discussion-control-thread/388917)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 161\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2007, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finish-the-star-trek-story-discussion-control-thread/388917 "2007-03-29T17:25:33Z")
Similar to the earlier SDMB “Raking Broadsides” Napoleonic naval adventure threads, I’m considering starting a ST participatory story-writing thread. Before I do so, though, I want gauge Doper interest, and preferences … --- ## [Keep your dog poop out of my yard!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keep-your-dog-poop-out-of-my-yard/322721)
**Author:** [@PinkMarabou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PinkMarabou)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2005, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keep-your-dog-poop-out-of-my-yard/322721 "2005-09-22T23:42:44Z")
Here’s the story: A little over 2 years ago, we moved into a quiet neighborhood. We made friends quickly with our new neighbors and all seemed well. My husband was looking forward to finally having a yard of his own to … --- ## [AFI Top 100 Quotes from US movies - what should be in/out?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/afi-top-100-quotes-from-us-movies-what-should-be-in-out/309398)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2005, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/afi-top-100-quotes-from-us-movies-what-should-be-in-out/309398 "2005-06-25T15:22:32Z")
AFI Top 100 quotes from US films OK, what ones should be there that aren’t, and what should be kicked to the curb? --- ## [Worst (as in "evil") things you've done, in an RPG?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-as-in-evil-things-youve-done-in-an-rpg/463677)
**Author:** [@Ranchoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranchoth)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2008, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-as-in-evil-things-youve-done-in-an-rpg/463677 "2008-10-07T17:27:16Z")
Inspired by the moral ponderings this thread. Now, like countless other people, I’ve performed my share of horrific evils in video games (shot people; destroyed the world…a few times; intentional vehicle accidents, etc)… --- ## [Why no ribbed or warming sensation Magnum XL Condoms?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-ribbed-or-warming-sensation-magnum-xl-condoms/396384)
**Author:** [@diggleblop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/diggleblop)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2007, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-ribbed-or-warming-sensation-magnum-xl-condoms/396384 "2007-03-21T23:53:30Z")
Having to use these condoms, I’ve found that there really isn’t much of a variety of Magnum condoms. A variety of Magnums for “the bigger fella” would be nice. I’ve (uncomfortably) used the Magnum Twister Condoms and a… --- ## [Why do people shoot traffic signs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-shoot-traffic-signs/226823)
**Author:** [@yellowcakesolid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yellowcakesolid)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2004, 11:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-shoot-traffic-signs/226823 "2004-02-02T11:59:55Z")
Driving around in the rural US, I often come across traffic signs that have been peppered with bullets. What’s the point? Seems to me shooting a bunch of cans would be more fun and responsible. Is the behavior specifi… --- ## [Why didn't Hitler attack the USSR before he went after Western Europe?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-didnt-hitler-attack-the-ussr-before-he-went-after-western-europe/613046)
**Author:** [@KarlGauss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGauss)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2012, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-didnt-hitler-attack-the-ussr-before-he-went-after-western-europe/613046 "2012-02-17T16:21:06Z")
(I am putting this in GQ because I believe there actually may be a factual answer, or at least an answer based on fact!) In any case, why did Hitler deliberately give himself a two-front war? Why not first finish things… --- ## [I drove under the leading edge of a rain shower for quite a while today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-drove-under-the-leading-edge-of-a-rain-shower-for-quite-a-while-today/727119)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2015, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-drove-under-the-leading-edge-of-a-rain-shower-for-quite-a-while-today/727119 "2015-08-07T02:02:49Z")
I have been working a lot lately, and had a day off today, so I decided to go on an adventure. I hiked Pleasant Mountain in Bridgton. It was a great hike, and something rare and interesting happened on the drive back h… --- ## [It's the 21st century. I can't believe we still...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-the-21st-century-i-cant-believe-we-still/520126)
**Author:** [@Mijin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mijin)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2009, 10:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-the-21st-century-i-cant-believe-we-still/520126 "2009-12-11T10:16:00Z")
…don’t have 3D holograms everywhere. I’ve seen some stuff at tech shows, but seriously, why isn’t there a hot woman (that occasionally flickers to remind you shes a hologram) welcoming me as I walk into a shop, for insta… --- ## [Archer (tv show)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/archer-tv-show/571125)
**Author:** [@pancakes3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pancakes3)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2011, 8:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/archer-tv-show/571125 "2011-02-26T08:22:23Z")
The NBC sitcoms get a lot of press on the board, but i think Archer matches up as well as any thursday night “must-see-tv”. Why are all these awesome shows on thursdays? i wouldn’t mind if they dumped a few onto friday, … --- ## [Is urging my soon to be 19 year old son to look at the military as a career a good idea or not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-urging-my-soon-to-be-19-year-old-son-to-look-at-the-military-as-a-career-a-good-idea-or-not/507373)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2009, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-urging-my-soon-to-be-19-year-old-son-to-look-at-the-military-as-a-career-a-good-idea-or-not/507373 "2009-09-04T03:45:18Z")
My soon to 19 year old son is going to be entering his 3rd semester of Jr College this fall and has not covered himself with glory to date. The reasons are not mysterious. He is big fan of online gaming, not a big fan of… --- ## [Brushing teeth - cold or hot water?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brushing-teeth-cold-or-hot-water/187944)
**Author:** [@Alcibiades](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alcibiades)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2003, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brushing-teeth-cold-or-hot-water/187944 "2003-07-30T19:40:36Z")
I am asking the Teeming Millions to help avert a domestic crisis. My wife tells me I should brush my teeth in cold water. She says there are too many minerals and nasty things which come out of the average hot water sys… --- ## [Adult living at home: What are my rights?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adult-living-at-home-what-are-my-rights/198903)
**Author:** [@Hayduke\_Lives](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hayduke_Lives)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2003, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adult-living-at-home-what-are-my-rights/198903 "2003-09-01T15:53:40Z")
I’ll be 18 in a little bit. But I still live with my parents, and probably will for at least the next 6 months. When I’m legally an adult, what are my rights regarding my privacy and that sort of stuff? Will my parents… --- ## [Glenn Beck's novel "The Overton Window"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glenn-becks-novel-the-overton-window/543418)
**Author:** [@joebuck20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joebuck20)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2010, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glenn-becks-novel-the-overton-window/543418 "2010-07-20T03:50:47Z")
So far the reviews have not been kind. I especially liked this remark from the Washington Post book critic: Anyway I’m sure it’ll be a bestseller. As the CSM article pointed out Beck’s “Common Sense” was last year’s… --- ## [Gaps in eyebrows - natural or self-inflicted.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gaps-in-eyebrows-natural-or-self-inflicted/143687)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2020, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gaps-in-eyebrows-natural-or-self-inflicted/143687 "2020-05-17T13:54:03Z")
I’ve seen a few examples of this in young male media stars; a small gap in one of the eyebrows; Brad Pitt has it in Fight Club, I’ve seen it on Robbie Williams in one of his videos, but in others pictures of the two men,… --- ## [Let's just ban the troll.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-just-ban-the-troll/481852)
**Author:** [@Gukumatz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gukumatz)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2009, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-just-ban-the-troll/481852 "2009-01-25T03:35:09Z")
reef shark. Arrived here three days ago Cor: Immediately started a thread about “missing 9/11 wreckage” Has 55 posts, all in that one thread. Simpered and dissembled at first, now not only ignores any opposing evidence… --- ## [How cold is too cold for a dog to be outdoors?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-cold-is-too-cold-for-a-dog-to-be-outdoors/284739)
**Author:** [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2005, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-cold-is-too-cold-for-a-dog-to-be-outdoors/284739 "2005-01-15T19:44:56Z")
Mom & Dad have a boarder collie - they’ve been invited to a bonspiel on Saturday, but are reluctant to attend, because if they do, their doggie will be outside for 8 hours plus. The high on Saturday is -38 with a windch… --- ## [13th Annual SDMB Early Super Bowl Pick Contest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/13th-annual-sdmb-early-super-bowl-pick-contest/742184)
**Author:** [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2016, 9:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/13th-annual-sdmb-early-super-bowl-pick-contest/742184 "2016-02-10T09:38:16Z")
That time of year again! The playoff teams are set, so it’s time for our annual contest – can you predict the Super Bowl a month before the game and join our list of champions?: Year 1: Trillionaire Year 2: Uncommon Se… --- ## [Half Of All American Dogs And Cats Are Overweight](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/half-of-all-american-dogs-and-cats-are-overweight/572390)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2011, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/half-of-all-american-dogs-and-cats-are-overweight/572390 "2011-03-01T16:36:23Z")
From the Huffington Post: Full story at Huffington Post So what do you all think? When I was a kid I had a dog and he was pretty fluffy, then one day he got skunked and we had to clean him. It was funny we wet him do… --- ## [what should we do when they come for our guns?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-we-do-when-they-come-for-our-guns/77645)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 152\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2001, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-we-do-when-they-come-for-our-guns/77645 "2001-08-28T18:52:39Z")
This is a thread for gun owners. Most of us believe that at some time in history in the United States, legal firearm ownership of most guns will be all but banned. I personally believe that it will \[is\] happen slowly. … --- ## [What are the odds that someone looks like you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-odds-that-someone-looks-like-you/632878)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2012, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-odds-that-someone-looks-like-you/632878 "2012-08-30T19:54:31Z")
I don’t know how to describe the math of this (I don’t know a lot of math) but what are the odds that a person will resemble you 80%, or 90% or 99% in appearance? Certain things like sex eliminate half the population. T… --- ## [Physics/relativity question: Is centrifugal force "magic"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/physics-relativity-question-is-centrifugal-force-magic/480522)
**Author:** [@The\_Seventh\_Deadly\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Seventh_Deadly_Finn)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2009, 6:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/physics-relativity-question-is-centrifugal-force-magic/480522 "2009-01-14T06:37:02Z")
Let’s say I’ve got two decent-sized weights connected by a spring, and they’re floating in space. Since they’re just sitting there, there’s no tension on the spring, so it’s not at all stretched. Now, I start them spinn… --- ## [Homophobia? Queers? Survivor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homophobia-queers-survivor/31069)
**Author:** [@oldscratch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/oldscratch)\ **Replies:** 183\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2000, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homophobia-queers-survivor/31069 "2000-09-01T16:42:29Z")
So I was reading the paper this morning and cam across this gem. The Trouble with Rudy I didn’t fullow the article or understand what Mr. Carmen was talking about until he got to the nigger reference. Bing! It all beca… --- ## [Commercial dialog chain](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercial-dialog-chain/34633)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2001, 6:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercial-dialog-chain/34633 "2001-05-13T06:14:01Z")
In an old issue of Mad, there was an article about switching channels to liven up the voice-over dialog by funny juxtapositions: (Pepsi) “Stay young, and fair, and debonair; drink light refreshing…” (Drano) “DRANO! Bec… --- ## [A list of things you can do without breaking any of the 10 commandments](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-list-of-things-you-can-do-without-breaking-any-of-the-10-commandments/486566)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2009, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-list-of-things-you-can-do-without-breaking-any-of-the-10-commandments/486566 "2009-02-24T22:07:15Z")
First, the list of the 10 commandments: So, you can do the follwing things (though not on the Sabbath) and still keep the commandments: Ban books. Burn books. Run a sweatshop. Kick people. Work your child in the m… --- ## [High school football coach has players baptised](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/high-school-football-coach-has-players-baptised/509429)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2019, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/high-school-football-coach-has-players-baptised/509429 "2019-06-11T22:57:40Z")
Story here. Now, this strikes me as definitely not completely voluntary, nor completely legal. Underage children are not legally responsible adults, and as such, the range of things they can do “voluntarily” is limite… --- ## [A dark blue funk--smelly jeans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-dark-blue-funk-smelly-jeans/466260)
**Author:** [@Tamex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tamex)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2008, 6:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-dark-blue-funk-smelly-jeans/466260 "2008-10-05T06:29:20Z")
A couple of months ago, I bought some jeans at Lane Bryant. Actually, I bought two pairs of jeans–one black, and the other dark blue. My problem is with the dark blue ones. You see, they have a strange smell. It’s ra… --- ## [Dex: Clarify, please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dex-clarify-please/592082)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2011, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dex-clarify-please/592082 "2011-08-11T13:42:06Z")
In this thread you said: Later in the same thread, Twickster said: Obviously, both statements cannot be true. I’d like an explanation. --- ## [Surprise surprise!! Guess who opposes the repealing of the estate tax](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/surprise-surprise-guess-who-opposes-the-repealing-of-the-estate-tax/54704)
**Author:** [@capacitor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/capacitor)\ **Replies:** 176\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2001, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/surprise-surprise-guess-who-opposes-the-repealing-of-the-estate-tax/54704 "2001-03-03T15:33:00Z")
It seems that the very people whose estates would benefit the most from the reduction or repeal of the estate tax are in favor of the law staying as it is. Read the article here for their reasons. --- ## [What! \[Mark Wahlberg = Marky Mark\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-mark-wahlberg-marky-mark/561509)
**Author:** [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2010, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-mark-wahlberg-marky-mark/561509 "2010-11-22T19:12:31Z")
Mark Wahlberg is Marky Mark? Damn! :stuck\_out\_tongue: --- ## [Best #1 single of the year retrospective: 1965](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-1-single-of-the-year-retrospective-1965/697877)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2014, 5:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-1-single-of-the-year-retrospective-1965/697877 "2014-09-21T05:50:58Z")
If you thought 1964 was a banner year in the world of music, hold on to your hat, because 1965 is even better. 27 singles made it to #1 in this turbulent year, with no individual song holding the top spot for longer than… --- ## [The media frenzy over Ebola is just a distraction from the election](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-media-frenzy-over-ebola-is-just-a-distraction-from-the-election/702079)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2014, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-media-frenzy-over-ebola-is-just-a-distraction-from-the-election/702079 "2014-12-17T01:37:28Z")
Over the entire course of this outbreak, 4800 people have died. Cigarettes alone kill 1300 Americans every day. It’s awfully convenient that the upcoming election has had almost no press because OMG THERE’S EBOLA IN TH… --- ## [Hey Zeldar: ENOUGH!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-zeldar-enough/750005)
**Author:** [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2016, 5:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-zeldar-enough/750005 "2016-03-25T05:29:35Z")
How many fucking polls do you have to start in a single week? -Who was the most beautiful celebrity of the 1950s-1960s? -Who was the most beautiful FEMALE celebrity of the 1950s-1960s? -Who was the most beautiful FEMA… --- ## [Dressy, non-pretentious headwear for men](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dressy-non-pretentious-headwear-for-men/579103)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2011, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dressy-non-pretentious-headwear-for-men/579103 "2011-04-22T15:41:24Z")
I have a problem many other men also have. I work in a cold climate and wear a suit to work. I shave my head so it gets rather cold. I’ve noticed that tuques (knitted hats) are effective at keeping me warm but they real… --- ## [How and why did Windows ME suck?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-and-why-did-windows-me-suck/316131)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2005, 5:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-and-why-did-windows-me-suck/316131 "2005-08-10T05:29:59Z")
It seems to be the common view that the later versions of Windows were improvements on the previous versions, with the exception of Windows ME. Was it less stable, and/or less software worked properly on it? Were there… --- ## [Where in the world are we? Americans don't know.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-in-the-world-are-we-americans-dont-know/138215)
**Author:** [@OxyMoron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OxyMoron)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2002, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-in-the-world-are-we-americans-dont-know/138215 "2002-11-30T01:37:05Z")
It was reported a couple of days ago that, as usual, Americans ranked near the bottom (outranking only Mexico, and barely at that) on a multi-nation geography survey conducted by Roper for the (U.S.) National Geographic … --- ## [Have you flip-flopped politically with age?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-flip-flopped-politically-with-age/780366)
**Author:** [@2Bits](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2Bits)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2017, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-flip-flopped-politically-with-age/780366 "2017-04-03T00:44:04Z")
If so, which direction? And at what age (roughly)? Did anything in particular contribute to your shift? --- ## [Things that were once cool, but today scream "old geezer/ette"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-were-once-cool-but-today-scream-old-geezer-ette/1026789)
**Author:** [@Al128](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Al128)\ **Replies:** 257\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-were-once-cool-but-today-scream-old-geezer-ette/1026789 "2026-03-13T15:18:56Z")
Jeans come to mind … once the preferred leg-cloth of the young and adventurous, is today a staple of 50+ guys/gals … I was recently at a casual after-office event, that had bi-modal audience (half around 60 the other ha… --- ## [What "famous people" are you surprised other people haven't heard of?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-famous-people-are-you-surprised-other-people-havent-heard-of/1004817)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 308\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2025, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-famous-people-are-you-surprised-other-people-havent-heard-of/1004817 "2025-01-01T20:03:16Z")
I tend to have a body of knowledge that is miles wide and inches deep. Although I have narrower areas of deeper interest, I tend to have at least a superficial knowledge of at least some significant personalities in are… --- ## [What legal rights do you have to keep something mistakenly delivered to you?(LONG)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-legal-rights-do-you-have-to-keep-something-mistakenly-delivered-to-you-long/739422)
**Author:** [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2015, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-legal-rights-do-you-have-to-keep-something-mistakenly-delivered-to-you-long/739422 "2015-12-09T14:27:51Z")
This was something that happened over a decade ago but always wondered about: While I was an assistant manager at a big box store I oversaw the home delivery team. Our driver and helper had returned from making deliveri… --- ## [China after Ukraine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/china-after-ukraine/960190)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/china-after-ukraine/960190 "2022-03-22T14:54:22Z")
China has got to love this. The West fails to maintain sanctions? Green light for them on Taiwan. And more importantly Taiwan knowing it. Hence even a threat will lead to concessions. The West maintains sanctions? Russ… --- ## [Ever have to replace a divider wall in a concrete septic tank?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-have-to-replace-a-divider-wall-in-a-concrete-septic-tank/788872)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2017, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-have-to-replace-a-divider-wall-in-a-concrete-septic-tank/788872 "2017-06-16T02:51:20Z")
My house was being inspected as a condition of sale today. They went to far as to dig up the septic tank, and my agent just told me that the inspector says the divider wall needs replaced. I’m Googling around, but just… --- ## [Are daughters ever named after their mothers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-daughters-ever-named-after-their-mothers/377119)
**Author:** [@B.Serum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/B.Serum)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2006, 5:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-daughters-ever-named-after-their-mothers/377119 "2006-10-30T05:59:02Z")
It’s fairly common for the male gender: John Johnson Sr., John Johnson Jr., John Johnson III, etc. But I’ve never heard of this being done for women. Is it ever done? Is “Jr.” ever used? Something else? If not, why not… --- ## [Endomitrial Biopsy: What The FUCK!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/endomitrial-biopsy-what-the-fuck/362623)
**Author:** [@Kalhoun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kalhoun)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2006, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/endomitrial-biopsy-what-the-fuck/362623 "2006-07-04T13:03:33Z")
I wasn’t sure if this should go in General Questions, Mundane and Pointless, or The Pit. If it needs to be moved, have at it. Okay…so menopause hasn’t been all that good to me. The doctor decided to do an endomitrial bi… --- ## [Move over, Kate Upton!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/move-over-kate-upton/717972)
**Author:** [@racepug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racepug)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2015, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/move-over-kate-upton/717972 "2015-04-25T21:26:44Z")
I have found your successor. And, truth be told, if it had been up to ME and ME alone, no one ever would’ve heard of you had this woman been “discovered” first. (hubba, hubba!!) --- ## [Chaotic kid-dominated homelife & parenthood: Inseparable things?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chaotic-kid-dominated-homelife-parenthood-inseparable-things/704960)
**Author:** [@you\_with\_the\_face](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/you_with_the_face)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2014, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chaotic-kid-dominated-homelife-parenthood-inseparable-things/704960 "2014-11-20T03:24:51Z")
On a rational level, I know the answer to my question is “no”. My own experience as a kid tells me that there’s no requirement for one’s life to be completely turned into a busted piñata just by being a parent. We natura… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1366&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1368&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)